European Master Scholarship in Space Science and Technology

If you want to enhance your chances for a leading position in industry and in research

If you wish to study in a truly international setting with many opportunities

If you want a double European Masters Degree

Application Deadline

Application deadlines for the academic year 2011-2012:* 17 January 2011 for both EU and non-EU studentsApplication FeeApplication fee for the whole Course is 900 SEK

Documents

You must submit the following documents once you have completed your online application:

Cover sheet

Certificates and diplomas from your previous education (stamped and signed copies)

Transcripts of completed courses and academic grades (stamped and signed copies)Please note: If your degree was awarded in Cameroon, Canada, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan or the USA, your transcript of record must be sent directly from your university. If you include it in this information packet, it will not be accepted.In addition, certain countries have specific documentation requirements. If you received your degree from Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, France, Germany, India, Nigeria, Nepal, Pakistan, the Phillipines or the United States, you should follow this link in order to see what your special requirements are:Link to Country specific documentation requirements (via www.studera.nu)

Proof of English language skillsPlease note: All TOEFL tests must be sent straight from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and reach University Studies in Sweden by the deadline for submitting documents. The institution code is Sweden 9520 and this must be stated.

A copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph or some other document of identification (stamped and signed copies)

Curriculum Vitae including academic studies and professional experience

Recommendation letters in English from two senior experts in your field of studies (stamped and signed copies)

Compulsory Questionnaire Form, including Application for scholarship and Preferences for the Home University during the second year of SpaceMaster (pdf).

Copies and scanned documents supporting your application must be stamped and signed by the issuing institution, or a notary public. If this is not done, your application will not be processed. Documents should be in the original language, and in officially certified translations into Swedish, English, French or German, if the original documents are in a language other than these or the Scandinavian languages.Sort the documents in the same order as stated in this list and send them in one envelope to:University Studies in SwedenFE1SE-833 83 StroemsundSWEDENOnly send one set of documents. Avoid using staplers, paper clips, and documents printed on both sides.

Key Dates

When applying for the Course, it is important to remember certain key dates.1st semester starts 3 October 2011 at JMUW, Germany

Online service opens: 1 December 2010 for non-EU and EU applicants

Application deadline: 17 January 2011 (24:00 CET)

Documents must arrive no later than: 28 January 2011*

Notification of selection results: Beginning of March 2011

Deadline for application and deposit for accomodation at JMUW: 10 June 2011

* An applicant shall submit complete documents before January 17, 2011 in order to be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship. All applicants are encouraged to submit their documents immediately after registering at www.studera.nu.If your Diploma or English language skills test cannot meet the deadlines outlined above, you may be admitted under certain conditions, provided that the test is completed by 1 March 2011** at the latest and the Diploma is achieved by 1 September 2011 at the latest.You must notify, in the submitted documents, whether you need the time extension.** Note that the English test must be completed at the latest by 17 January 2011 if you are applying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship

Contact Information

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be awarded to students and scholars for each of the five Rounds of SpaceMaster beginning 2010-2014. The scholarships are available for EU and non-EU students. The number of scholarships for each Round will be defined by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

EM scholarship amount for Category A* is 32000 EUR (after deduction of the tuition fees for 2 years) and includes:

contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 8000 EUR for two years of studies;

monthly allowance of 1000 EUR during 22 study months and 2 months internship at a partner university or associate member during the first year

EM scholarship amount for Category B** is 15000 EUR (after deduction of the tuition fees for 2 years) and includes:

mobility grant of 3000 EUR for travel to a Third Country partner university;

monthly allowance of 500 EUR during 22 study months and 2 months internship at a partner university or associate member during the first year

* Category A: students who come from a country other than an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries** Category B: students who do not fulfill the Category A criteriaErasmus Mundus Application LimitDo notice that for the academic year 2011-12, there is a maximum limit of THREE applications per student for Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, according to the latest Call for Proposals (EAC/04/09). In the case that a student applies to more than three EM Courses he/she will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

Additional Scholarships

During the second study year, the Consortium provides Erasmus mobility grants for all students who do not have the Erasmus Mundus scholarship from the Consortium and who fulfill the requirements for the grant. Requirements and information about the grant are available here:

Fees

Category A with EM scholarship 8000 Eur/yearCategory A without EM scholarship 140,000 SEK/yearCategory B with EM scholarship 4000 Eur/yearCategory B without EM scholarship 1300 eur/yearThe tuition fees have been calculated on the basis of the current academic and administrative costs for the two-year Course. The tuition fee will be subtracted from the individual EM scholarship. The student will receive his/her EM scholarship, with the tuition fee deducted, on a monthly basis. Students without the EM scholarship should pay the fees at the beginning of each semester.

Costs

Students are expected to finance their living, accommodation and travel costs themselves. The participating universities have services for foreign students that can provide assistance in arranging accommodation and other practical arrangements.Students without EM scholarship are advised to arrange valid insurance in their home countries before starting the SpaceMaster Course. Application Deadline : 17 January 2011 Web Link

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